Sep 4, 2023 | Maya Artefacts, Models, Mythical and Spiritual Items
This intricately carved figure depicts a version of a sitting maize god. He is shown with a large corn headdress and large round earrings. These Mexican ceramics are handmade in the traditional 'barro' style and are fired in a small kiln before being carefully...
Sep 4, 2023 | Maya Artefacts, Models, Mythical and Spiritual Items
Chacmool statues have been found at many Maya and Aztec sites including the famous Chichen Itza. The bowl that they hold is believed to have been a receptacle for religious offerings. Both the Maya and Aztecs held fearful beliefs about their gods. They thought that...
Sep 4, 2023 | Maya Artefacts, Models, Mythical and Spiritual Items
This small and intricately carved figure depicts a version of a sitting maize god. He is shown with a large corn headdress and large round earrings. These Mexican ceramics are handmade in the traditional 'barro' style and are fired in a small kiln at a small...
Sep 4, 2023 | Maya Artefacts, Mythical and Spiritual Items
Terracotta 12cm x 9cm. Depicts the cycle of life.
Sep 4, 2023 | Maya Artefacts, Mythical and Spiritual Items
These small ceramic masks are based on traditional Mexican designs. Sizes and designs vary but approx: 11cm × 11cm. Origin: Mexico
Sep 4, 2023 | Maya Artefacts, Statues
These large, handmade 'barro' pottery serpent heads are based on those found in various temples across Mesoamerica. Commonly referred to as the Feathered Serpent or as Quetzalcoatl by the Aztecs and as Kulkulkan by the Maya, the heads are famously found adorning the...
Aug 28, 2023 | Ancient Egypt Artefacts, Models
In the myths of the Ancient Egyptians, a sphinx was a creature with a lion’s body and a person’s head. Statues of sphinxes were often built to guard tombs and temples and these commonly had the head of a Pharaoh or a god. The most famous of these statues, the Great...
Aug 28, 2023 | Ancient Egypt Artefacts, Mythical and Spiritual Items
Sep 7, 2023 | Figurines, Sumerian Artefacts
Resin reproduction of a Sumerian figure / statue. Approx 15cm tall
Sep 7, 2023 | Plaques, Sumerian Artefacts
Resin reproduction of a Sumerian wall plaque c3000BC. 15cm tall x 10.5cm wide.
Sep 7, 2023 | Figurines, Sumerian Artefacts
Resin reproduction of a carved stone Sumerian temple figure BC 3000. 16.5cm.
Sep 7, 2023 | Jewellery, Mythical and Spiritual Items, Viking Artefacts
Pewter on a waxed cord. Approx 4cm wide.
Aug 28, 2023 | Ancient Egypt Artefacts, Figurines
During mummification, the priest has to dress like the god Anubis. Anubis is the god of mummification. His job was to make sure the dead person was mummified and also had safe passage through the underworld. It is said that Anubis embalmed Osiris (the god of the...
